Russia
This coverage examines the activities, strategies, and challenges of retailers operating in or withdrawing from the Russian market, with a focus on commercial and operational impact. Reporting includes corporate decisions regarding market presence, supply chain adjustments, leadership statements, and financial implications — providing retail professionals with context on how geopolitical factors influence retail operations and strategy in the UK.
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Dec- 2022 -15 DecemberHigh Street
H&M full-year sales up 12% to £17.7bn
H&M has announced its provisional sales increased by 12% to £17.7bn, for the full-year period from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022. Excluding Russia, Belarus and Ukraine the increase was 15% in SEK and 8% in local currencies. Net sales in the fourth quarter period from 1 September 2022…
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberDepartment Stores
Mothercare appoints new CEO as profit and sales stall
Babywear retailer Mothercare has announced the appointment of Daniel Le Vesconte as group CEO as it revealed a period of tough trading for the half year up to September 2022. Le Vesconte will start his new role in the new year and brings with him a wealth of experience. He…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Inditex agrees sale of Russian business
Zara parent company Inditex has reached an agreement for the sale of its business operations within Russia to Daher Group. The news of the company terminating its retail business in Russia comes after Inditex paused its sales within the region on 5 March earlier this year. It is reported that…
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Sep- 2022 -29 SeptemberHigh Street
H&M profits hit by Russian exit
H&M has announced pre-tax profits of SEK 689m (£56.5m), down from SEK 6.09bn (£220m) a year prior, in the group’s fiscal third quarter from 1 December 2021 to 31 August 2022. It said its results were impacted by a one-time cost of SEK 2.1bn (£76.1m), related to the winding down…
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27 SeptemberPeople Moves
Boots former exec Gourlay in talks to join Holland & Barrett owner LetterOne
A former executive at the owner of Boots, Alex Gourlay, is reportedly in discussions to join the board of LetterOne, the Russia-linked vehicle which owns Holland and Barrett, according to Sky News. Gourlay stepped down as co-chief operating officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance earlier this year, and is in advanced…
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26 SeptemberAnalysis
Made.com for sale: what went wrong?
Made.com has officially put itself up for sale amid fears the business will be unable to raise fresh equity due to plummeting consumer confidence in the UK and supply chain disruptions. The online furniture retailer revealed plans to implement additional cost reductions, such a strategic headcount review, which is set…
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23 SeptemberOnline & Digital
Made.com to shed workforce amid plans for company sale
Made.com could reportedly cut over a third of its headcount alongside plans to explore a potential sale of the group, as part of a board decision to conduct a formal review of the business amid “continued uncertainty” and challenging trade. In order to reduce costs amid the current trading environment,…
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23 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty to undergo investigation into audit failures
Revolution Beauty has said it will undergo an audit investigation after its failure to complete its auditing quickly enough, as it warns over its full-year profits. The multi-channel mass beauty brand provider previously announced on 2 August that the company will now report its final results for the year ended…
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1 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Tommy Hilfiger and CK owner lowers FY22 outlook
PVH Corp has lowered its full year outlook for 2022, with revenues now expected to decrease 4% to 3% (increase 3% to 4% on a constant currency basis). The company also plans to reduce people costs in its global offices by 10% to streamline the organisation, drive efficiencies and fuel…
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Aug- 2022 -30 AugustClothing & Shoes
Farfetch revenues increase 10.7% in Q2
Online luxury fashion retail platform, Farfetch, has announced that the group’s revenue increased by 10.7% year-over-year in Q2 to $579.3m (£493.1m). The group’s profit after tax also reached $67.7m (£57.6m) in the period, which included a non-cash benefit arising from impact of lower share price on items held at fair…
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